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T&A Flathead · 03-12-2023, 09:25 AM

What do you use to replace rubber tack strip with where the top connects to the body? See pic. Thanks.

TJ · 03-12-2023, 10:08 AM

Drake sells tack strips in various thickness and widths. They are a vinyl type material. I have used them for a long time. Other vendors may sell the same product also.

T&A Flathead · 03-12-2023, 10:31 AM

Thanks, forgot about looking at Drake.

Kube · 03-12-2023, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ

Drake sells tack strips in various thickness and widths. They are a vinyl type material. I have used them for a long time. Other vendors may sell the same product also.

It's nylon and holds the tacks so much better than the authentic woven material. Plus, it doesn't absorb water as the authentic stuff did.

Automotive Stud · 03-13-2023, 09:57 AM

I used a fibre board material from convertibletopguys.com it worked out well.

paul2748 · 03-13-2023, 07:16 PM

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I looked through their site and saw no mention of tack strips

Quote:

Originally Posted by Automotive Stud

I used a fibre board material from convertibletopguys.com it worked out well.

03-12-2023, 10:08 AM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: 1948 Ford Convertible Top question Drake sells tack strips in various thickness and widths. They are a vinyl type material. I have used them for a long time. Other vendors may sell the same product also.

03-12-2023, 10:31 AM	#3
T&A Flathead Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pewaukee, WI (Milwaukee) Posts: 50	Re: 1948 Ford Convertible Top question Thanks, forgot about looking at Drake.

03-13-2023, 09:57 AM	#5
Automotive Stud Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 893	Re: 1948 Ford Convertible Top question I used a fibre board material from convertibletopguys.com it worked out well.